Optical aberration

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Optical aberration refers to the deviation of light in an optical system, such as a lens, away from the behavior predicted by the simplified Gaussian optics. The term "aberration" has been used to describe a number of phenomena which differ in many respects.

Types of Aberrations

There are two main types of aberrations: monochromatic and chromatic.

Monochromatic Aberrations

Monochromatic aberrations occur even when the incoming light is of a single color. They are caused by the geometry of the lens or mirror and occur both when light is reflected and when it is refracted. They are typically subdivided into five types: Spherical aberration, Coma, Astigmatism, Curvature of field, and Distortion.

Chromatic Aberrations

Chromatic aberrations are caused by the dispersion of the lens material, the variation of its refractive index n with the wavelength of light. They do not occur in mirrors. They are typically subdivided into two types: Longitudinal chromatic aberration and Transverse chromatic aberration.

History

The study of optical aberrations dates back to the 17th century, with notable contributions from scientists such as Isaac Newton and Christiaan Huygens. The development of the achromatic lens, which corrects for chromatic aberration, was a major step forward in optical technology.

Correction of Aberrations

Various methods have been developed to correct for optical aberrations. These include the use of aspheric lenses, achromatic lenses, and apochromatic lenses, as well as advanced techniques such as adaptive optics.

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